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  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Cross - Trash Or Treasure? Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    This is based primarily on verse 22 of the pericope. The two divisions are: 1) Compare the Cross to Intelligence 2) Compare the Cross to Power

    Lent 4 I Corinthians 1:18-25 When I was in 4th or 5th grade, one thing that my Dad and I would do every morning during the summers was get up at about 5:30 a.m. and go bike riding. Our first stop during that ride was about half a mile away from our house, at a drive-in movie theatre. There, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Through Jerusalem To The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter- The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

    Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter - The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 189 ratings
     | 18,347 views

    The message of the cross is the manifestation of God’s wise plan to save all mankind from sin and death.

    Easter - THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS This morning’s message as we draw close to resurrection Sunday is entitled “The Wisdom of the Cross” Text: 1 Cor. 1:23-25 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, [24] but to those whom God has called, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    255 - Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,894 views

    What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

    Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,770 views

    A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

    Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing The Rivers In Life

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,406 views

    This morning we are looking at the miraculous story of how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. God did a miracle in their life and God will do great things in your life if you¡¦re willing to pay the price of obedience and commitment.

    Crossing The Rivers in Life. Introduction: Many of us want God to do great things in our life, but we never take the step of obedience Patricia Agnes of Jacksonville, Florida hired a taxi at 1 dollar per mile to travel 10,000 miles to Alaska. (Ripley’s Believe it or not.) Some people will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

    TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Wisdom From The Cross

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

    There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A View From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

    A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Prayer Before The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

    The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Ellis avatar

    Preaching The Cross With Conviction Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    This is the third sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Crescent, The Star & The Cross Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Paul contrasts two sons, two mothers, two covenants and two Jerusalem’s between Legalism and faith.

    As Israeli tanks are advancing on Gaza and Hamas militants continue to fire rockets at Israel, both sides continue to ignore international calls to stop the conflict. Israel has even warned it would escalate its assault. Since the present Israeli military advance on Gaza, the Palestinian death ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Crisscross Double Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,777 views

    We are secure in our faith. John tells us that those who walk away from the faith were never a part of the faith to begin with.

    In 1936, when delays slowed construction, over $130,000 was invested in a novel safety feature: a vast net -- similar to a circus net -- suspended under the Golden Gate Bridge. The safety net extended ten feet wider than the bridge’s width and fifteen feet further than the roadway’s length. It gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational